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Evaluation of Quality of Life and Utilities Following Surgical Treatment of Stage I-IV Rectal Cancer

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Overseen byGeorge J Chang
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study evaluates quality of life and utilities following surgical treatment of stage I-IV rectal cancer. This study may help researches learn more about quality of life in patients who have or have had rectal cancer.

Research Team

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George J Chang

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Patient has histologically proven adenocarcinoma of the rectum (stage I - IV) that is planned to be treated by surgical resection performed with curative intent, or who has already received surgical treatment
Patient must sign an approved informed consent document and have the literary and physical ability to complete the questionnaire in English

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Quality-of-Life Assessment (Behavioural Intervention)
  • Questionnaire Administration (Behavioural Intervention)
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Observational (questionnaire)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients complete quality of life questionnaires over 20-30 minutes at baseline, 6 and 12 months after surgery, and 2, 3, 4, and 5 years after surgery.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,107
Recruited
1,813,000+
Dr. Peter WT Pisters profile image

Dr. Peter WT Pisters

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Chief Executive Officer since 2017

MD from University of Western Ontario

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Dr. Jeffrey E. Lee

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Chief Medical Officer

MD from Stanford University School of Medicine